INNOV-R Academic

CRIAQ is ready to receive your project proposal aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions!

Objectives

• ENCOURAGE the emergence of innovative technologies and practices that will help Quebec progress more rapidly toward its GHG emissions reduction targets;

• PROMOTE the implementation of new technologies that would contribute to reducing GHG emissions;

• MOBILIZE companies around collaborative innovation projects aimed at finding solutions to reduce GHG emissions;

• SUPPORT the development of intellectual property related to new GHG-reducing technologies;

• STRENGTHEN the adoption of clean technologies by businesses;

• STIMULATE investment in innovation focused on reducing GHG emissions.

Eligibility Criteria
Projects eligible for the INNOV-R program must, among other things:

• Demonstrate a potential to reduce or avoid at least 100,000 tonnes of CO₂ equivalent in Quebec within ten (10) years of the commercialization of the product, technology, or innovation;

• Aim to develop a new product or process, or significantly improve an existing one;

• Be submitted by a Quebec public research institute (QPRI) — i.e., a university, a college technology transfer center (CCTT), or a public research center established in Quebec;

• Involve at least one company or NPO established in Quebec and engaged in internal production or R&D activities;

• Municipalities, public organizations, Crown corporations, out-of-province companies, and others may also be eligible as complementary partners.

Funding

• The grant can cover up to 50% of eligible expenses

• A maximum of 80% of eligible expenses may be covered by public funding

• The company must provide a minimum 20% contribution of eligible expenses, of which 50% may be in-kind

• Maximum project duration: 3 years

INNOV-R Funding Parameters